ABOUT

About the GBDCEI Experiential Learning Center College Fair


About GBDCEI  Experiential Learn Center
GBDCEI is an Interactive Edu-play Center focused on developing, mentoring, empowering, and creating social mobility for tomorrow’s leaders, professionals & business owners aged 10-24Our Mission is to aid in the economic development of our community by assisting public and private sector entities, individuals, small business owners, and youth to address financial literacy, wealth building, job creation, and homelessness. We place emphasis on the development of leadership, life, and entrepreneurial skills among young entrepreneurs. Our goal is to help reduce recidivism rates and school dropout rates, while also enhancing employability skills and promoting job creation.

Our Vision: Prepare every American child for college, work, and life.Learn More about GBDCEI:
https://gbdcei.org/

Sponsorship Opportunities


By becoming a Sponsor, you play a crucial role in connecting marginalized youth with brighter futures. Beyond this meaningful impact, we're excited to offer you the following exclusive perks and benefits as our way of saying thank you for your support:


SPONSORSHIP TIERS


Bronze

Be featured in:
Landing page, Registration Forms, Confirmation Emails, vFairs Discover Page, vFairs Linkedin Page, and in the event's Exterior Lobby.

Silver

All Bronze Benefits Plus:
Be featured in Interior Lobby - Usually this is the space where attendees spend most time while navigating the platform.

Gold

All Silver Benefits Plus:
Have access to Auditorium (where the sessions are hosted) and Exhibit Halls (Get your own virtual, customized, booth!). Plus have access to the event's Data Analytics.

Platinum

All Gold Benefits Plus:
Be featuring in Lounge (best for networking opportunities). Announcements (scheduled sponsore announcements throughout the way). And the Welcome Video.


Please refer to the table below for more information:

Special Benefits Bronze
($1000)
Silver
($2000)
Gold
($3000)
Platinum
($5000)
Recognition: Logo placement on Landing Page, Registration Forms, and Confirmation Emails
vFairs Discover Page: Logo placement in the sponsor section of vFairs Discover Page
Dedicated Linkedin Post: Logo placement in a Linkedin post from vFairs, with over 54,000 followers
Exterior Lobby: Dedicated banner with your logo
Interior Lobby: Dedicated banner with your logo
  • - Logo placement on the main screen
  • - Logo on presenter background during streaming
  • - You can add you
  • - Get your very own Virtual Booth
  • - Customize the booth according to your branding; full control of content to upload
  • - Get a “book a meeting” feature for more formal discussions
  • - Booth networking tools (start chatting with your booth visitors - via audio, video or text)
  • - Showcase job opportunities
  • - Exclusive access to data analytics (booth visits, tab clicks, document downloads, views, etc.)
  • - Access to names, emails and phone numbers of your booth visitors
Lounge: Logo placement in the lounge room
  • - Logo placement in our scheduled sponsored announcements - can be graphic, audio and video
  • - Features your logo in the background of our Welcome Video, as well as a special mention in the thank you message

Are you as passionate as we are about helping minority and marginalized students select, apply to, and attend the college of their dreams?

Your sponsorship will help students who attend to learn about scholarships for minorities and specific areas of studies that go unclaimed each year. They will learn how to WOW!  admissions teams, how to get prepared, what it takes to be selected as a student, and the available resources to help them succeed. 


Sponsorship/ Payment Application:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/84a6293a-fb4c-4688-9f46-a75eb642c0cf


Special thanks to our current sponsors

RESOURCES

Depending on the students’ needs and preferences, they can choose from different types of resources such as College resources for students can include websites that offer information, tips, guides, tools, and services on various topics related to academic writing, financial aid, school selection, test preparation, and student lifestyle. Brainy Quote, ChaCha, The Dartmouth Writing Program, The Internet Public Library, Student Loan Hero, uAspire, A Guide for Aspiring College Students, All About College, PaperWritings, and Find the Best Online College or University for You! | BestColleges encyclopedias, quotes, question-and-answer platforms, writing programs, online libraries, loan tips, FAFSA guides, student mobility programs, editing and proofreading services and more.

AGENDA

Agenda


20th January, 2024

20 January, 2024 10:00 am
20 January, 2024 10:30 am
20 January, 2024 11:30 am
20 January, 2024 12:30 pm
20 January, 2024 01:00 pm
20 January, 2024 02:00 pm
20 January, 2024 03:00 pm
20 January, 2024 03:30 pm
20 January, 2024 04:00 pm
20 January, 2024 05:00 pm
20 January, 2024 05:30 pm
20 January, 2024 06:30 pm
20 January, 2024 06:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions


Be Prepared for the 2023 GBDCEI Virtual College Fair with these FAQs

The 2023 Showcase of the Top 50 Colleges/Universities Fair is quickly approaching. This virtual event features one (1) day of learning about and celebrating the college experience. The Virtual College Fair will provide various college preparatory resources via Zoom meetings and breakout sessions.



GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute is a non-profit organization established in 2014, focusing on financial literacy, learning gap reduction, cultural exposure, and increasing minority students' pursuit of college degrees in business and STEAM fields.
There's a $20 registration fee per person. Only one access is granted per registration. So if your parent/s want to attend with you, you should register separately and both should pay the $20 fee. Vendors/Colleges please contact us for pricing.
If you lose your access credentials, you can always get a new one by contacting our tech support at GBDCEI@getvfairs.io.
Your login details will be emailed to you ahead of the event. You can use these details to access the online event.
No! All you need is a web browser, an internet connection, login details, and your enthusiasm.
Yes! Like any physical fair, you will have a virtual Swagbag! You can add all the documents available to the Swagbag in your account and then email them to yourself.
Yes! Each college/university will host a chat room where you and other participants can ask questions and converse. Private chatting is also possible between participants and recruiters.
Yes! You can select which sessions you’d like to attend virtually. Please read over the offerings before the virtual college and know your options.
Use #GBDCEIvirtualcollegefair to share on social media.
You will have access to all the resources and materials for the next 30 days.